Potter Morgan Road over Sheldrake Creek
PoorClosed to trafficSeneca County, New York · 2.5 MI N of Interlaken · Structure no. 000000002209610
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 83
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Potter Morgan Road over Sheldrake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Potter Morgan Road over Sheldrake Creek in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 105 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 83 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Potter Morgan Road over Sheldrake Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Potter Morgan Road over Sheldrake Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Potter Morgan Road over Sheldrake Creek carry?
About 83 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Potter Morgan Road over Sheldrake Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Potter Morgan Road over Sheldrake Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.